A Safer, Minimally-invasive Option for Permanent Fat Reduction--now in N. Dallas/DFW!
Beauty and the Bulge: Would you like to be able to wear a bikini or swim shorts to the lake, but dread the thought of going outside in any kind of swimwear? Dieting and exercise should help, right? You could spend your evenings for the next couple of months in the gym doing workouts with a personal trainer, take up weightlifting/bodybuilding and go low carb, but chances are you still might not be able to budge that last little bit of pooch, the saddle bags, thunder thighs, or that wiggly-jiggly upper arm fat.
The lengths we go to for beauty... Have you tried claustrophobia-inducing body wraps that squeeze the fluid out of your body cells, only to find the results lasted about as long as it took to drink a glass of water? How about rubber pants, rollers, thigh creams, vibrating machines and heat pads? If you are like most people who are embarrassed by unsightly areas of fat, you've finally come to the realization that those last stubborn pockets aren't just going to go away on their own, no matter how hard you work out or how much cellulite thigh cream you slather on.
Liposuction and Cosmetic Plastic Surgery: One without the Other? Until recently, lipo-suctioning has been the medical gold-standard for dealing with the issue. Liposuction is generally considered to be a surgical procedure, because when an area of fat beneath the skin is removed, the skin that previously covered it now tends to become lax and traditionally, with the excess having to be 'taken up' through surgical removal. General anesthesia is usually required with traditional liposuction, and the areas where the 4 to 6 millimeter metal vaccuum tube enters the body sometimes require stitching, which can result in scarring. The manual vacuuming of solid fat deposits in regions of high vascularity can cause bleeding, swelling and tissue destruction, as well. A week or more of recovery time is generally required, to allow the body time to recover from the trauma of a traditional liposuction procedure.
How is the Skin Tightened? Thermal skin tightening effects are accomplished because as the laser heats and liquefies fat, the surrounding tissues are heated and contract, promoting new collagen growth and tightening the overlying skin in the process, in many cases, eliminating the need for surgery entirely in the treated areas. The collagen growth and tightening results continue for up to six months after the laser body sculpting procedure. Immediately following the procedure, you are able to return to your normal activities right away, usually within about two days (you will need to wear compression garments for a couple of weeks).
Now--at SKINTASTICTM: The SmartlipoTM LaserBodySculptingSM System is the first FDA-approved laser lipolysis device of its type, designed to both destroy unwanted fat cells AND tighten skin!
How it Works:
Performed under local anesthesia, Laser Lipolysis uses a 1 millimeter-thick cannula containing an optical fiber (the doctor can watch it under the skin) to selectively target, then thermally heat and rupture fat cells, liquefying the fat. The liquid fat either drains or is suctioned from the entry incision, or is absorbed by the body's lymphatic system and is excreted safely and naturally (there is no measurable increase in fatty levels, cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood).
How Much Fat Can Be Removed in a Session? SmartLipo™ is intended more for targeted sculpting than for removal of large volumes of fat. The actual amount removed will be at the doctor's discretion, depending on a number of medical considerations. However, SmartLipo™ can be combined with Vaser Liposelection Ultrasound Technology for safe removal of larger volumes of fat. Whether you are a good candidate for a larger-volume fat removal can be determined by the doctor in a one-on-one physician consultation.
How Safe is SmartlipoTM?
As with any medical procedure, there are associated risks, but there have been no serious side effects associated with this procedure--and the recovery times for Laser Lipolysis are much faster than traditional liposuction. Using a laser to liquefy the fat, there is much less blood loss and trauma to the body and tissues.Smartlipo has less than a 1% rate of complications, compared to an up to 10% complication rate associated with traditional liposuction procedures (according to a 1998 study--the most recent available).
Unless a person puts on a large amount of weight, the results in the treated areas will probably be permanent. It was a long-held medical belief that the adult body has a finite number of fat cells and that removed cells do not grow back; however, some medical experts are now disputing that idea. What is known is that some fat cells will likely remain in the treated area after liposuction, and those cells (and others in surrounding untreated regions) can still retain fluids and may grow larger to compensate (your body will continue to try to store fat); therefore, maintaining one's body weight after liposuction is still vital to retain optimal results.
*** Important Update:
In July, 2007, SKINTASTIC™upgraded its Smartlipo™ laser body sculpting workstation--it now uses the newer, 10-watt Smart Lipo™ laser--a 66.7% increase in power which makes it even faster and more efficient! Read the press release here: http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/07/prweb538556.htm.
How Can I Find out More about This Procedure?
Call SKINTASTIC™at (972) 620-3223 to schedule a complimentary, no-charge Smartlipo™ evaluation.
One of SKINTASTIC's SmartLipo™ patients, Debbie, has kindly agreed to share her entire treatment experience. Keep in mind that Debbie will not be showing her 'after' results fully for another 3 to 6 months, once her collagen rebuilds and her skin has achieved optimum retightening results. Just click the screen to view the movie on Youtube, then back-arrow afterward to return to our website.
Medi Spa and Cosmetic Surgery Center offering BOTOX ® Cosmetic, Microdermabrasion, Restylane, Juvederm, Juvaderm, Sculptra, Radiesse, Artefill, Evolence, Elevess, Chemical Peels, DOT Fractional CO2 Laser Skin Resurfacing (Dermal Optical Thermolysis), Smart Liposuction Laser Lipolysis, Fraxel SR1500 Fractional Laser Resurfacing, Fotofacial IPL, Laser Hair Removal and Laser Hair Reduction, Contour Threads, Featherlift, GentleLift Facelift Dallas, Eyes by Thermage, Body by Thermage, Tummy by Thermage, Thermage for Cellulite, Thermacool, Thermal Frax, ReFirme or Refirm, Skin Care, Facial Plastic Surgery, QuickLift or Quick Lift Dallas Face Lift, Vaser Liposelection and Smartlipo? No! Smarter Lipo! or Smart Lipo Laser Body Sculpting to dissolve stubborn pockets of fat and tighten skin, GFX Glabella Furrow Relaxation, No-Surgery Eyebrow Lift, Blepharoplasty, Eyelid Lift, GFX Forehead Lift, Rhinoplasty, Age Spot Removal, Scar Reduction, Obagi, Metagenics Medical Nutrition for Medical Weight Loss and Improving Health, Jan Marini, Jane Iredale Mineral Cosmetics, and Prevage in Dallas and Plano, D/FW Texas. All human images on this website are models unless otherwise indicated. We offer treatments for certain dermatology concerns, including acne scarring, stretch marks, hyperpigmentation, melasma hormonal darkening, spider veins, wrinkles and rosacea. Supervised by aesthetic cosmetic surgeon and facelift specialist Jeffrey Adelglass, M.D., F.A.C.S., Skintastic is located at Presbyterian Center for Diagnostics and Surgery adjacent to the Presbyterian Plano Hospital.
